My in laws were in town for the weekend, and one part of LA they hadn't seen yet was downtown. We…read morefigured this would be a good way to see DTLA, try a variety of tasty food, and learn a bit of history while we were at it. Check, check, and another big check! Our tour guide, Scarlet, was awesome. A local Angeleno, it was clear she really knows her stuff. She shared a ton of history with us, about downtown and Los Angeles in general. My favorite morsel was when the city was removing a bunch of trees from Pershing Square, Walt Disney took a bunch of them off the city's hands and used them for the Jungle Cruise! We started with an almond croissant from Pitchoun, then got pork belly skewers from Sari Sari Store at Grand Central Market, then we were on to Maccheroni Republic for some pumpkin ravioli, then tacos at Guisados, and finally donuts at Donut Friend. We walked 2 miles total, and enjoyed every step and every bite. Highly recommend!!

Our company scheduled the Venice Food Tour as a group bonding activity on our company retreat. We…read morewere told the tour would go on rain or shine, and sure enough, it was raining. Totally not the guide's fault, but there was a bit of huddling under awnings and leaping over puddles throughout the evening. Also, there were times we wished that the guides waited to tell stories when we were inside, instead of standing in the weather. We were a big group and they split us into two - we started in different places and met up halfway through. Several members of our group had food allergies. The best part of the evening was the diligence our guide took making sure he accommodated the special diet needs, including some bizarre allergies. There were no slip ups or mix ups, and there was a couple of things everyone could eat at each place. The stories we did hear were very interesting, although it was really limited to a couple of anecdotes here and there. There was more socializing and sampling than touring and learning the area's culinary history, which was fine. We felt like the delivery could have been more engaging and the tour more interactive but overall it was really enjoyable. Good variety of different restaurants, and this was one of the only tours we could find that could do an evening slot instead of just daytime. Food was pre-ordered, and all the choices were really good. A great way to learn about the area and try a lot of different things, while spending quality time with groupmates.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience here at Rubel Castle. Our host, guide,…read moreand local "Rubelligent" volunteer, Ms. Kathleen had all the intel about this historical property. She was so knowledgeable and helped set the stage for us to slip into a forgotten era and get a glimpse of how imagination met inventiveness with a DIY charm. ~ A LITTLE BACKSTORY FOR YOU ~ It's not pronounced Rubel as Barney from Flintstones. Rather, it's like Target is to Targét when we are trying to be fancy. So that's Rubel as in "Roo-bell." Unlike modern-day construction, Rubel Castle wasn't built overnight. It was made of collected recyclables and construction rubble that spanned many decades and took several friends and volunteers to build it. For Michael, however, the lifetime inspiration was first sparked at the age of 9. His love for canons was where it started and the rest is history you can hear about on the tour. But don't just show up like we did randomly one day. To book, visit RubelTours.org and make a reservation. ~ OUR TOUR EXPERIENCE ~ It's as if Michael Rubel, the creator and mastermind of this enchanted dominion had intended it to be--magical. Built in the castle period of wood and tin, every corner captured our interests, from antique cars to the 1890's Seth Thomas Tower Clock with a unique backstory (and only six in existence today). There were old vending machines, tools, trinkets, and machinery that time had long forgotten. Did I mention there was a drawbridge? Yes, and a dungeon too. I was just waiting for a dragon to come swoop down on us next. Walk in the footsteps of famous visitors like Alfred Hitchcock, Dwight Eisenhower, Jack Benny, and Bob Hope. It's a feast for the eyes no matter where you glance. I particularly enjoyed the bottle house that Michael built in 1968 as his "home" as a kid. That independent spirit was quite charming to see. ~ WATERCOLOR NATURESCAPE ~ We were fortunate to have our gracious host lead us on a tour and organize a special art crafting experience outdoors. It was absolutely lovely beneath the trees and between rusted vintage cars from the turn of the century. We each got a small canvas to paint our flowers in watercolor. (This particular experience takes place in the Spring and Fall, weather permitting.) We heard the squirrels rattling in the leaves and birds chirped and sang in the trees above. We discovered that peacocks apparently originated from this property, compliments of Michael Rubel. And did I mention that on the far side of the property, a custom garden was in full bloom? BOOK A TOUR Help support the Glendora Historical Society and keep this magnificently unique city-castle maintained. It's worth it.

A castle in Glendora? Yes, your eyes aren't deceiving you--Rubel Castle is real, it's magnificent,…read moreand it's gloriously eccentric. Thanks to the sheer persistence (and probably delightful stubbornness) of Michael Rubel, we now have this quirky, towering State Treasure sitting right in the middle of Glendora like a fairy tale that accidentally took a detour through a hardware store. This place is beautifully done, and part of its charm is that it's a full-on hodgepodge of relics, antiques, crystal trinkets, and "wait... what is that doing here?" moments tucked into every nook and cranny. You'll marvel, you'll laugh, you'll squint in confusion--honestly, it's everything you'd want in a castle built with love, imagination, and a dash of madness. And let's talk about the makeshift cemetery. Quirky? YES. Fun? Absolutely. Slightly spooky? Only if your imagination is over-caffeinated. But it fits the vibe perfectly--like the castle whispered, "You know what I'm missing? A tiny cemetery." The tours are fantastic, the guides are passionate, and the whole experience feels like you're stepping into a living scrapbook of California history and charming chaos. Overall: Amazing, amazing place. Book your tour. They only do tours every first Sunday of the month, so set your alarms, mark your calendars, tie a string around your finger--just don't miss it. Rubel Castle is truly a California State Treasure, and an absolute must-see for anyone who appreciates creativity, history, and a little eccentric sparkle.

Zack and Candace are wonderful hosts for this walking foodie tour! They are both knowledgable of…read morethe food as well as the City of Santa Monica. I don't want to give away too much but all of the food that we ate was superb! My personal favorite was the octopus at "The Lobster" while others thought the bacon wrapped figs at Bar Pinxto were the winner. Whichever you think wins over your tastebuds you are sure to eat several delicious bites on this tour. Since I went on the tour I have revisited 4 out of the 5 restaurants again, the 5th I just haven't gotten back to....but I will. Thank you Zack and Candice! Keep up the phenomenal work that you are doing with your tours.

Seriously..... What an experience. We opted for the personalized tour (VIP). We made it through 7+…read morerestaurants. Shared the best off the menu from each stop. Best way to try all the best that Santa Monica had to offer in one night. Pure heaven. I highly recommend this to everybody.

I found Boat & Bottle when looking for a memorable experience to take my wife on for our first…read moreValentine's Day as a married couple, and I am very glad I did. Captain Sebastian was super friendly and a fantastic communicator, making sure we had all the information we needed to make it to the launch ramp on time (directions, parking, etc.). We got lucky and caught a SpaceX launch from the boat, which was surreal to see. We opted for the V-day package which included flowers, chocolates, and balloons and really added to the ambience. Overall it was a magical night, and I highly recommend to anyone looking for a unique date night.

I booked a boat and bottle for my sister's birthday. Captain Sebastian was kind, communicative, and…read morean all around amazing host! We will definitely be booking again!!

I debated with myself whether to give two or three stars and decided to be generous…read more The experience didn't start out too great. When we made reservations for a certain date, Mr LA surprisingly didn't even take down a name. When we arrived at the appointed place and time, Mr LA wasn't there. We called him and he said he'd be there within 15 minutes. Well, he approximately arrived after that time. We took Mr. LA's Culver City Food tour. For a food tour, I'd expect at least three tastings, hopefully more, but we got only one. We walked by many restaurants and he had something to say about several, but we never went in for a little snack. I got hungrier and hungrier hearing about the diversity, food and otherwise, in Culver City. Near the end of the tour, he finally took us into one place and bought so much of one thing that we couldn't even finish. He could have easily made us much happier by getting only one serving to share at this and two other places, maybe not even with the added chai tea. He wouldn't have spent any more money, but would have made us much happier. Other than the food, he started with some interesting facts, but towards the end, his knowledge kind of fizzled out. At one point, he told us one thing, but the sign next to the place said something different. I assume that whenever he mentioned years or dates, they were only approximate. He was a nice guy and I still learned a bit about Culver City, so I wasn't too disappointed, but I wouldn't take another one of his tours. Especially not for regular price; we had a Groupon. I should also mention that the tour only lasted about two hours, when it was advertised as a three hour tour.

I've been on a couple of MrLA Tours. Tom (the owner of MrLA Tours) is a walking encyclopedia of…read moreLos Angeles. It is astounding how much he knows, and his presentation is interesting and entertaining all at the same time. If you want to take a great walking tour in Los Angeles then you must do a MrLA Tour. I highly recommend it.

My fiance and I booked a trip to South Korea and Japan last year with Charming Travel Destinations…read more We had the privilege of working with David, who kept in contact with us from the initial booking until we went on our trip. David was amazing! He is very prompt, professional, and helpful, which helped to put our minds at ease taking this tour (which was a first for both us). Our entire trip occurred just as planned. We participated in all of the events/activities planned at the locations on the itinerary listed on their website. If there are any changes, they will email you an updated itinerary or the tour guides will update the tour group the day before or day of. The hotels included in their tour packages were just as described. They were clean, well kept, and cozy. The hotel staff were amazing as well. As stated on their website, some meals are included. A buffet breakfast is usually included with each hotel stay. Lunch and dinner may or may not be included, just double check your itinerary. Our tour guides for both Japan and South Korea were amazing! Han is hilarious, personable, and very knowledgable of both Korean history/culture and American culture/history. Oba-san is very respectful and also very knowledgable of Japanese culture/history. Both were very unique, interesting tour guides that kept our tour group together and entertained. I wouldn't mind booking another trip with Charming Travel Destinations!

I would like to recommend this tour, from the beginning Davis was so nice and He helped us to pick…read moreeverything, David was a very good help. I called him many times and he always answer in a good manner. He always was telling us in detail about this tour. As we arrived to Osaka, our guide Brian was waiting for us. We were very lucky to have him as our guide. He was very professional, nice and responsible. we had a very good time, we were a group of 5 and my husband and my kids enjoy all the tour. The hotels in Osaka and Kyoto were plus, the one in Tokyo was very well located but the room very small, that was the only complain that we have. The tour was very well planed and very organize as we were a big group. Brian always was on top of everything and everyone. All the places that we went were the main places to know. Thank youDavie and Brian, We hope that you will get a kudos for you job as it was very well done, above we were expecting.

5 star service! 5 star food! 5 star sightseeing! 5 star hotels!…read more If you want to enjoy your trip without any worries, signet is your choice.

Went to Vietnam for 9days. Excellent tour guide, 5stars…read morehotels. wonderful food. Trip arrangements were suit for the weather.

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Had a great experience overall with the business, they had great communication and they were…read moretimely, thankfully! The speakers worked great, they had Bluetooth and there were no issues with that. The driver also dropped us off to go to the restroom and then we had another stop to make, so he was very accommodating and patient with us. My only complaint would be that the bus didn't have a curtain of some sort on the bus from the front, so when we got on the bus at around 5pm it was still super bright out... it would've been nice to be able to see the lights from the inside of the bus... but it's okay! Still a great time, but just be aware if you plan to book it during the day, it will be bright inside.

We booked a private winery tour with Uncorked & Toasted for our group of 10, and it was honestly…read moreperfect. We visited three amazing wineries, each with its own vibe, great wine, and super friendly staff. The day felt really well-organized but still relaxed, which made it easy to just enjoy ourselves. Lunch at Miramonte was a huge highlight--so good and exactly what we needed to keep us going. Plus, the bus was clean, comfortable, and spacious, and our driver was awesome--professional, easygoing, and made sure we were always on time without ever feeling rushed. The whole experience was seamless from start to finish. If you're looking to plan a fun, stress-free wine tour, I can't recommend Uncorked & Toasted enough. We all had such a great time and will definitely be booking with them again!

OUTSTANDING SERVICE…read more What a great experience! I booked a tour for me and my 10 family members for a Sunday afternoon getaway. The staff customer care was excellent. From the first call with the booking agent to the last goodbye with our driver, each member of the Uncorked & Toasted team made me and my family feel absolutely welcomed. If you are looking for a great group experience without the hassle of driving to each amazing winery in Temecula, then the folks at Uncorked are the way to go. I would definitely recommend them to my friends, family & co-workers.

Be very careful when you deal with this mon and pop company, they are every thing is non refund…read moreable, I mean every thing every thing non refundable, they book hotel with experian.com pay for cheap non refund able room, then they wouldn't tell you!! I do have very very bad experiences with this travel agent, if I can give them a minus star I would do it, terrible company, irresponsible company, I want file a small claim against this company's but it is not worth my times and energy for few hundreds dollar!! If you give them any money think "NON REFUND ABLE", they would take advantage of senior people like me without blinking of the eyes, I am so disappointed it, when deal with this horrible company!! following picture is what travel agent call city view In Ho Chị Mình City in Việt Nam.

Cali Travel has been wonderful. They've been very helpful, concise and extremely responsive…read more Especially Han. She's been a delight to work with. I highly recommend Cali Travel for all of your travel needs!